The certain country, the number of character schools is 8 less than twice the number of the alternative school.

we know that there are 36 character schools in the country how many alternative schools are in the county?

A: 44

B: 22

C: 14

D: 30

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Haley Leach

25 May, 12:16

The certain country, the number of character schools is 8 less than twice the number of the alternative school.

we know that there are 36 character schools in the country how many alternative schools are in the county?

A: 44

B: 22

C: 14

D: 30

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Tough Guy · Answer 1

36=2x-8

The equation represents the story problem. X equals the number of charter schools.

You will eliminate - 8 by adding 8 to both sides

44=2x

Then to isolate x you divide by 2.

22=x

Then answer is B: 22

The certain country, the number of character schools is 8 less than twice the number of the alternative school.we know that there are 36 character schools in the country how many alternative schools are in the county?A: 44B: 22C: 14D: 30

The certain country, the number of character schools is 8 less than twice the number of the alternative school.

we know that there are 36 character schools in the country how many alternative schools are in the county?

A: 44

B: 22

C: 14

D: 30